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AJ05 XVV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE CONNECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTER BOOTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM (REAR MOST) BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear LIGHT CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 121,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE CONNECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTER BOOTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM (REAR MOST) BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear LIGHT CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,543 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,197 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate missing.

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Outer CV boot has a very small hole.

Rear heat shield, some mountings corroded/broken.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake back plate missing.

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Outer CV boot has a very small hole.

Rear heat shield, some mountings corroded/broken.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,331 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,702 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 81,642 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,972 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,439 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,252 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AJ05 XVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 XVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 XVV registered?

AJ05 XVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XVV safe to buy?

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